Malphite Item Progression

Malphite Item Progression

Title says it all. Getting back into Malphite, wondering what everyone does for item progression. I'm not quite sure what major item I should be focusing on first, since he needs armor for his damage output but has lower HP than some of the other tougher champions. Warmogs would help with his tankiness and survivability, though I feel an early Frozen Heart can really benefit both himself and the team, with the CDR/AS aura and the mana. Alternatively, Sunfire Cape gives him the essentials - armor and HP - packed into one item. etc.

Yep. You build Malphite differently depending on your team comp and the enemy damage type.

I almost universally start witha HoG -- just great value for Malphite. Aegis is very effective as well, against all opponent compositions. Boots are a "magic damage versus physical damage" question (Merc vs. Tabi). With a side option for Swiftness/Mobility if you're prime on ganking (and it doesn't escalate immediately into 5v5s -- Mobility also good for solo lane pushing randomly).